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Controversial proposal withdrawn

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As an experienced city councillor, it is rewarding to be notified immediately following the municipal election that your efforts in fighting a controversial development application were successful.    The Skymark Plaza near Don Mills and Finch Avenue had a proposal to replace the small plaza with a mixed-use development, comprised of four condominium towers, with … Continued

Calling for input on Bathurst Street

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The clamour of the election has passed, and I am deeply honoured to represent Ward 15, Eglinton-Lawrence, for a second term. As I knocked on door after door, I heard the same requests for neighbourhood improvements, responsible development and better transit.   Our green spaces are valuable community assets, and I will continue improving our … Continued

Subway extension on fast track

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During the campaign, as I spoke with thousands of residents across Ward 10, three main concerns were at the forefront of people’s minds: transit, unreasonable intensification, and local infrastructure.   There is little doubt that Toronto has been asleep at the transit wheel for 25 years. The good news is that there is currently $18 … Continued

Congestion, gridlock and transit

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Toronto turned a page on Oct. 27, and our new Toronto City Council is already hard at work. I was humbled by a landmark 83 per cent win and continue to be honoured by the incredible show of support right across Ward 25, Don Valley West. I heard a similar message at the door in … Continued

Focus on community involvement

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As the incoming Ward 5 councillor, there are a number of goals I hope to achieve. The top three are to encourage community engagement, address all transit issues and help to protect the ward from unwanted overdevelopment.   My primary and immediate goal is to encourage greater engagement of our Ward 5 residents at the … Continued

Sustainability across the board

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Thank you Thornhill residents for your overwhelming support during our recent municipal election. I am honoured and humbled to represent you and very excited about serving residents and businesses in the newly expanded Markham-Thornhill Ward 1.   During this term of council it is my priority to focus on key issues residents brought to my … Continued